Sebastian Pfaffenbichler AAC

Sebstian Pfaffenbichler

Sebastian Pfaffenbichler

is a multi-award winning film and commercial Director of Photography. Over the course of his career Sebastian has collaborated with some of the world’s most talented Directors, biggest global brands, and all leading production companies.
Born as the oldest of 7 children in Vienna, Austria. His Father was the Painter & Sculptor Hubert El Hombre Pfaffenbichler.
While studying at Vienna's Federal Training and Research Institute of Graphic Arts, he started working for the Austrian State Television ORF as a Camera Assistant and Operator.

In 1990
He found the Multimedia and Film Production
Monkhill Pictures in Vienna.

In 1992
He was invited to join the Austrian
Association of Cinematographers AAC

In 2011
His Feature Film SPANIEN, directed by Anja Salomonowitz
gained international reputation as opening film
for the Forum Section of the Berlinale International Film Festival

In 2013
He was invited to join the German Advertising Film Academy
He lives with his girlfriend and dog Margaux in Los Angeles,
London and Vienna.

Awards
as Director of Photography

1998
Nomination for MTV Europe Musikvideoaward
for Rammstein dir. by Phillip Stoelzl

1997
7 Nominations for German Music Video Award

2002
Best Cinematography at the VDW AWARD
(Association of Commercial production companies, Germany)
for F6 Cigarettes

2006
Silver Best Cinematography
New York Festival for SEAT The Myth

2006
Best Cinematography at the VDW AWARD
(Association of Commercial production companies, Germany)
for SEAT The Myth

2009
Final Nominee for Best Cinematography at the VDW Award

Director of Photography for

Grand Prix Lions Direct Cannes 2005 Renault Modus directed by Marc Malze
Gold LionCannes 2005 Renault Modus
D&A Award Silber 2005 Renault Modus
Bronze lions Cannes 2005 Skittels directed by T. Godsal
The Porter directed by Jan Wentz Silber ADC 2005

USA

commercials

Robert Arakelian
ArakelianR@unitedtalent.com

features

Pete Franciosa
franciosap@unitedtalent.com

UTA

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EUROPE

Andrew Naylor
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United Agents

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